In Stolen From God, Reg Meuross has unquestionably written his masterpiece in a song cycle that turns an unflinching eye on the toxic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, especially in his home in the South West of England.
While the choice of material on “Songs Of Love & Death” may not offer any surprises, there’s no questioning the freshness and resonance of the interpretations or the sheer class that Reg Meuross, Harbottle & Jonas bring.
Raw is a valuable addition to the ever-growing canon of outstanding work from Reg Meuross, and confirms that intelligent song writing of the highest calibre, thoughtfully delivered, is still alive and well as we move towards the end of 2019.
Reg Meuross has achieved something rare and important: he has reanimated a valuable piece of history, and he has done so with great sincerity and emotional depth.
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Reg Meuross has joined artistic forces with author Brian W Lavery to present ’12 Silk Handkerchiefs’ which tells in music, narration and pictures, the story of Hull’s 1968 triple trawler disaster and subsequent uprising led by fighting fishwife Mrs Lillian Bilocca.
One of the year’s finest releases, both a brilliant introduction to Reg Meuross’ work for newcomers and a superb collection of reworkings for long-standing admirers.
Songs About a Train confirms that Reg Meuross is, unequivocally, quite simply one of the finest singer-songwriters of our, or any other, times. His songs leave you with memories that are ‘released into your musical world to haunt you for years to come’.
This year’s Costa Del Folk takes place in Portugal featuring an all-star line-up including Show of Hands, Seth Lakeman, Steve Tilston, Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys as well as sessions, a late night folk club, all in the luxury of the Hotel Grande Real Santa Eulalia 5* Resort And Spa in Albufeira.
Reg Meuross’s Faraway People goes the distance in turning the spotlight on issues that should not be left in the shadows. There’s anger and indignation, but, all too rare in a protest album, there’s also a deep well of compassion and insight into the human heart and spirit.
For Reg Meuross’ 11th album he marks a return to the one man and a guitar format that initially inspired him and which is the template for his live shows. It’s one you should seek out.
Jess’s music can be deceptive in that it definitely also has hidden depths, accentuated here by the thoughtful and carefully configured instrumental backings. Like its predecessors Shine is a really delicious record, which cannot fail to please.
Yet another outstanding album from Meuross, who sings with conviction, understated power and gentle passion and should, by rights, be far better known and celebrated than he is.
